Tesla recalls nearly 2.98 million vehicles in China over new door-handle safety rules
Tesla announced a recall of roughly 2.98 million Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in China on August 21, in response to new regulator-mandated door-handle safety rules: a severe collision can cause the vehicle's low-voltage system to fail, which can jam the door handles and hinder occupants from escaping or rescuers from reaching them. Tesla said it would affix warning labels to affected vehicles and roll out an over-the-air software update so windows automatically lower once a crash is detected. The move is part of one of the broadest recalls in Chinese auto-industry history, with Tesla and at least eight other automakers recalling more than 4 million vehicles combined after hidden door handles were linked to entrapment incidents and fatalities in multiple crashes.
Verification note: Recall scope and details summarized from CNBC, TechCrunch and other tech outlets. The formal recall notice and completion timeline are subject to China's State Administration for Market Regulation and Tesla's official announcements.